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Kandahar Regional Military Hospital; the premier trauma care center in Afghanistan
KRMH treats 20 percent of the total ANA battle injuries and support 27 percent of all intensive care unit admissions for the ANA that occur in the entire country of Afghanistan. The hospital averages 650 hospital bed days per month, said Sadiq.
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Volunteers take donations to Kabul’s only Children’s Hospital
“The money came from Camp Eggers personnel donations but the clothing, toys and school supplies came from our friends and family back home and from soldiers and contractors here on Camp Eggers,” said Volunteer Community Relations Program Director, Sgt. Jaclyn R Hill.
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Not just a name on a plaque
“I feel like I was meant to come here, that I have a purpose here. I’m not sure why exactly but maybe it’s because of my job,” he said. “I just think it’s odd, of all places in the world; I’m here where he was.”
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Afghans make strides in disease prevention by recognizing health hazards
“They will conduct inspections and evaluations of kitchens, water, immunization and camp facilities,” Bouchard said, adding that “we will offer our recommendations as they conduct these inspections, but primarily it will be their efforts, not ours.”
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ANA Recruits begin third week of basic training
“Its 100 percent important (they learn) first aid because they know they can prevent death easily,” said ANA 1st Lt Faiz Ra, the company executive officer for 4th Tolay, through a linguist.
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Kandahar Regional Military Hospital Receives New Tool in Combating Infection
“Before, the floor was porous and absorbed liquid waste and bacteria, which isn’t ideal for a hospital setting,” he said. “The new floor is easier to clean, more durable and provides better infection control.”
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ANA Special Forces Hold High Values
“What makes our operators as resilient and strong as they are is the fact that they have very high values,” said Shaw, “and we reinforce that on a daily basis.”
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Afghan Medics Learn Causes, Effect of Hearing Damage
“This was a great opportunity for me to learn how to conduct a hearing test, and then be able to diagnose the cause and possible treatments for hearing damage,” Rahim said. “I am looking forward to continuing training with my Coalition partners.”
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Task Force Viking Soldier Treats Afghan Child
“It shows a remarkable amount of trust from the Afghans,” said Pfc. Tyler King, a driver for the patrol. “If the Afghans trust us with their children, all our efforts over the past ten years have not been in vain.”
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ANA Medics train to treat casualties
“Unlike US (military) medics, we have quite a bit of time where we finish our basic medical training before we find ourselves in a combat circumstance, these guys will go directly out on patrol as soon as their finished,” said U.S. Navy HM2 William Kelly.
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